Delta Police arrest officer over Effurun shooting, vow justice for victim
The Delta State Police Command has arrested and transferred an officer implicated in the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State, pledging full disciplinary action and justice for the victim.
The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, involved the death of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi. According to a statement issued on April 28, 2026, the officer, ASP Nuhu Usman, allegedly discharged his firearm in violation of police rules, resulting in the suspect’s death.
Police authorities disclosed that operatives attached to Area Command Effurun had acted on credible intelligence from members of the public, who reportedly apprehended the suspect while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition. Officers were subsequently deployed to take the suspect into custody before the situation escalated.
Condemning the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, described the act as a clear breach of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force.
He directed the immediate arrest of the officer, who was initially transferred to the State Headquarters in Asaba and later moved to Force Headquarters, Abuja. The officer is expected to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee for sanctions and possible prosecution.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, and accountability, stressing its zero tolerance for extra-judicial actions.
CP Oyeniyi also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them that justice would be pursued. He urged members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the process unfolds.
